Our founder, Ian Scott, recently participated in a fantastic panel discussion in Frankfurt, joining three outstanding colleagues for a lively and insightful conversation on “The National Interest Waiver: Still…
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We just had a EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) I-140 petition approved without an RFE from USCIS Nebraska Service Center within a month after it was filed with premium processing. The…
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Scott Legal P.C. just had an I-485 Green Card petition approved based on EB2 NIW petition for an aircraft engineer and entrepreneur. We initially helped the client file an EB2…
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F-1 visa holders pursuing higher education in the U.S. may wonder whether they can apply for the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW). The answer is technically yes—an F-1 visa holder…
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One of our E-2 clients was just approved for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) I-140 petition.
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In 2024, EB-2 NIW green card processing took around 1.5 years for some clients, including I-140 filing, waiting for priority dates, and I-485 approval.
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Scott Legal P.C. just had a green card approval through an adjustment of status I-485 petition based on an approved EB2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) I-140.
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Scott Legal P.C. just had a green card approval through an adjustment of status I-485 petition based on an approved EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) I-140.
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Scott Legal P.C. just had a green card approval through an adjustment of status I-485 petition based on an approved EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) I-140.
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Scott Legal P.C. just had an immigrant visa approved at the US consulate in Frankfurt based on an EB1A I-140 self-petition by an engineering executive.
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Explore the top three U.S. investor visas: E-2, EB-5, and National Interest Waiver, each offering unique benefits for entrepreneurs.
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Explore the impact of filing an EB-2 NIW petition on your F-1 visa status and how to navigate the complexities. Schedule a consultation for personalized guidance."
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Scott Legal P.C. just had a green card approval through an adjustment of status I-485 petition based on an approved EB2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) I-140.
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We had a EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) I-140 petition approved from USCIS Nebraska Service Center in approximately two weeks after it was filed with premium processing.
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The State Department announces considerable retrogression for EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and EB-5 applications.
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Filing a standalone I-140 and indicating consular processing will not invalidate an applicant’s current F-1 status, but may cause issues if you need to apply for a new F-1 visa…
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The priority date needs to be Current for applicants to file their I-485 together with their EB2 NIW I-140 petition. This post explains what is a priority date and what…
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If a prior employer will not provide a detailed letter of experience to a PERM applicant, the applicant must look for alternate proof.
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Letters of support from smaller or local levels of government, such as the City or regional, or community level, can also work in favor of a NIW petition.
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In order to have probative value, foreign equivalency reports must explain the applicant’s courses and credit hours taken and show analysis and knowledge of the foreign education system.
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On April 4, 2022, USCIS announced expansion of premium processing. Premium processing is a service USCIS offers for a selection of applications. For an extra fee (usually $2500), USCIS will…
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It is possible, but not recommended, to pursue PERM employment-based green cards if the sponsoring company is owned by a family member of the foreign worker, or by the worker…
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PERM is a multistep process that employers can use to sponsor foreign workers. Human resources professionals should work closely with immigration attorneys to ensure a smooth PERM process.
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Scott Legal just had a PERM approved without an audit. A PERM is a labor certification that is filed when you are applying for a green card under the EB-2…
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NIW applicants have the benefit of self-petitioning. Entrepreneurs, consultants and other applicants who want more flexibility in their future work plans may prefer to self-petition.
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